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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.00, 640.31 and 332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.00, 640.31 and 332.78 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.00 : 640.31 = 332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.00/640.31 = 332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.00x = 640.31 × 332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.00x = 213,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,077.50/464.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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